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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 105 (Monday, June 8, 2020)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. ESPAILLAT:H.R. 7131.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8:To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all otherpowers vested by this Constitution in the government of theUnited States, or in any department or officer thereof[Page H2377]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Denial of Rights Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020</strong></p> <p>This bill prohibits the reckless deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law by law enforcement or correctional officers.</p>]]></text>
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